A pinch
Paakshaastra.
The word originated from the word tadpole. As a tadpole is small. And the meaning for the word tad is small or a small amount.
small
smidget
The word ingredient comes from the Latin word ingredientem: "that which enters into" (a compound, recipe, etc.)
Jot
iota
Measure.
Pinch, trace
A sliver? A portion/ration/piece/pinch
The word is negligible, and it means "too small in amount to be of importance"
few, sprinkling, small amount, smattering